Boulder County is hosting a virtual livestock show. There are classes for Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Swine, and Poultry. There is a $10 entry fee. Be sure to enter by June 13. Here’s a shortcut link to join the Facebook group for the show.
Last Minute Jackpot Show next weekend for sheep, goats, and hogs.
(Please note: this is not a 4-H event.)
Goat and sheep weigh day which was scheduled for April 27, 2020 has been canceled. There will not be a make-up weigh day.
Please read the following information carefully for adjustments:
Animals for the 2020 State Fair will still need to have a retinal scan. If you want to show a market goat or sheep at the State Fair, email bkirkland@larimer.org by May 8 with the name of the exhibitor and the number of goats that exhibitor plans to show.
Click here for details about the Market Goat project for 2020.
Click here for details about the Market Sheep project for 2020.
Livestock members, please take note of the dates for upcoming weigh days and Field Day/MQA.
4-H members enrolling in any market and/or breeding livestock projects for the first time must attend a Colorado 4-H Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) program, regardless of age. For Larimer County, this will be offered at our Field Day on February 29 and May 15. 4-H members must attend a Colorado 4-H MQA program a minimum of twice during the course of their 4-H career, once as a junior and once again within one year after becoming a senior 4-H member. Members are encouraged to review the information and best practices found in the Colorado 4-H Meat Quality Assurance program annually.
Here is the schedule for Livestock Field Day’s workshops
Mark your calendar for the annual Livestock Field Day on February 29 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the McKee Building.
Learn about topics ranging from livestock selection, nutrition, health, record books, livestock ethics, animal stress, and anatomy, taught by Colorado State University Livestock Specialists, industry professionals, and Extension Agents. There will be 9 different 45-minute sessions to choose from this year.
MQA certification will also be offered from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
